Young Writers Camp

Announcing the NEW Santa Barbara County Youth Poet Laureate Program - https://mailchi.mp/dcb66d801aba/sb-poet-laureate

Experiment and Play With Our New YWC Journal (and maybe even get your writing published)! - https://mailchi.mp/625d3bbc7470/thank-you-ywc-online-2021

Register today for YWC Online 2021! - https://mailchi.mp/92a8b9eaf5a1/register-today-for-ywc-online-2021

It is officially National Poetry Month! See the awesome and fun poetry lesson plans shared by the NY Times.

This piece was published in 2017 but has been updated with new resources annually ever since-

28 Ways to Teach and Learn About Poetry With The New York Times (Published 2017) Ideas for helping even the most verse averse find something to enjoy.

March is Women's History Month, a month where we learn about and celebrate the women who have changed the world and the women in our lives.

PBS LEARNING MEDIA | Women's History Month | PBS KIDS March is Women's History Month, a month where we learn about and celebrate the women who have changed the world and the women in our lives.Which women in you...

February is Black History Month. The National Education Association offers a selection of lesson plans for a variety subjects for grades K-12.

Explore the many contributions of African-Americans and check out all the activities you can do at home!

Black History Month Lessons & Resources | NEA Integrating African-American Culture & History into Your Curriculum

Eche un vistazo a los problemas sociales en el mundo que nos rodea intentando los siguientes temas:

1. ¿Por qué es importante tomar medidas contra las cosas que cree que están mal?

2. ¿Qué tan difícil es defender a otra persona? ¿Hay alguna diferencia si estás rodeado de otras personas que simplemente lo están viendo?

3. ¿Por qué solo se necesita una persona para hacer un cambio?

4. ¿Cómo puede impactar positivamente la vida de otra persona?

5. ¿Cuál es un pequeño cambio que podrías hacer que tenga un mayor impacto en el mundo?

¡Háganos saber sus respuestas en los comentarios debajo!

Take a look at the social issues in the world around you by trying out these prompts:

1. Why is it important to take action against things that you feel are wrong?

2. How hard is it to stand up for someone else? Does it make a difference if you are surrounded by others who are just watching it happen?

3. Why does it only take one person to make a change?

4. How can you positively impact just one other person’s life?

5. What is one small change that you could make that makes a larger impact on the world?

Let us know your responses in the comments below!

2021 We the Students Essay Contest:

Prompt: What is the relationship between Equality and Justice?

The Bill of Rights Institute invites you to submit a 500-800 word essay for their We the Students Essay Contest. Express your understanding and reasoning about the connection between Equality and Justice. For more information on contest rules and where to submit, follow the link!

Ages 14-19 or Grades 8-12
Deadline for entry is April 15, 2021.

We the Students Essay Contest - Bill of Rights Institute The most effective way to secure a freer America with more opportunity for all is through engaging, educating, and empowering our youth. And the most effective way to achieve that is through investing in The Bill of Rights Institute. We partner with teachers and students by providing valuable resour...

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¡Ya es Diciembre! Aqui hay unos temas que puede intentar esta semana:

1. Diciembre es el "Mes Nacional de Escribir a un Amigo". Escribe una carta a uno de tus amigos. Este amigo puede ser quien sea y vivir en cualquier lugar.

2. ¿Por qué crees que a la gente le gusta decorar con luces navideñas? ¿Cómo crees que empezó esta tradición? ¿Tu familia decora con luces para Navidad o cualquier otra festividad?

3. Describe el mejor regalo que le has dado a otra persona. Explica quién era esa persona, qué le diste, por qué le diste ese regalo específico y qué hizo que esa experiencia de dar un regalo fuera especial.

4. Es importante mantener saludable su corazón, junto con el resto de su cuerpo. Crea una lista de diez (10) actividades que ayudarán a mantener tu corazón sano.

5. En 1903, los hermanos Wright realizaron su primer vuelo. Orville y Wilbur tuvieron que trabajar mucho en equipo para tener éxito. Piense en un momento en el que estuvo involucrado en trabajo de equipo. Explique la situación y por qué siente qué se necesitaba el trabajo en equipo para tener éxito.

Happy December everyone! Here are some new writing prompts to try out this week:

1. December is “National Write to a Friend Month.” Write a letter to one of your friends. This friend can be anyone and live anywhere.

2. Why do you think people enjoy decorating with Christmas lights? How do you think this tradition began? Does your family decorate with lights for Christmas or any other holiday?

3. Describe the best gift you have GIVEN someone else. Explain who that person was, what you gave them, why you gave them that specific gift, and what made that gift-giving experience special.

4. It is important to keep your heart, along with the rest of your body, healthy. Create a list of ten (10) activities that will help keep your heart healthy.

5. In 1903, the Wright Brothers made their first flight. Orville and Wilbur had to do a great deal of teamwork in order to be successful. Think of a time that you were involved in teamwork. Explain the situation and why you feel teamwork was needed to be successful.